Scrap Metal, LAB (Lead Acid Batteries) and Abandoned Vehicles Collection, Transportation and Recycling
The contract covers the collection, transportation and recycling of scrap metal and lead acid batteries generated at participating authority facilities, together with the removal of abandoned vehicles across the Leeds metropolitan area. Leeds City Council, a local government authority, is leading the collaborative procurement for itself and the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, with each council retaining responsibility for awarding and signing its own contracts. The scope is divided into operational and geographic lots covering scrap metal, lead acid batteries, vehicle rims and alloys, and abandoned vehicles in Leeds, plus scrap metal, lead acid batteries, and vehicle rims and alloys in Bradford; each lot will be awarded to a single supplier. The estimated total contract value is £1,372,000, although the contract duration is not stated in the available details. Services will be delivered across the Leeds and Bradford areas in the United Kingdom, and bidders must be able to meet the relevant legal and operational requirements for collecting, transporting and recycling these waste streams, with appropriate authorised facilities and arrangements being the critical qualification.
Buyer: Leeds City Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 16 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £1.4m
- Bids close: 18 Nov 2026
- Location: Leeds, Bradford
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Jan 2027 to 28 Feb 2029
- Category: Refuse and waste related services (90500000)
From the official notice
Leeds City Council (LCC) and The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) requirements for the collection, transport and recycling of scrap metal and lead acid batteries (LABs) arising at Participating Authority facilities. It also includes the removal of abandoned vehicles arising in the Leeds City Council metropolitan area. This is a collaborative procurement exercise led by Leeds on behalf of itself and Bradford. While Leeds is managing the procurement process, the requirements are divided into geographically and operationally distinct lots. While Leeds is managing the tender process, separate contracts will be awarded. Leeds and Bradford will remain independent contracting entities. Following the evaluation, Leeds will award and sign the contracts for Lots; LOT 1A – Leeds City Council Scrap Metal, LOT 2A – Leeds City Council Lead Acid BATTERIES (LAB) , LOT 3A – Leeds City Council Vehicle Rims Alloys only and LOT 4A – Leeds City Council Abandoned Vehicles and Bradford will award and sign the contracts for Lots; LOT 1B – Bradford Metropolitan District Council Scrap Metal, LOT 2B –Bradford Metropolitan District Council Lead Acid Batteries (LAB) and LOT 3B – Bradford Metropolitan District Council Vehicle Rims Alloys only. Bidders can bid for one or more Lots with each individual lot being awarded to a single supplier. More than one lot may be awarded to the same bidder.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 18 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £1.4m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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